Description

Alpine BRV‑S80C
The Alpine BRV‑S80C is an 8″ (20 cm) component speaker set from Alpine’s BassRev™ (BRV) Series, engineered to deliver sub‑woofer‑level bass performance from component speakers. It features large mid‑bass drivers with long‑excursion design (HEDGE™ – High Excursion Design Gathered Edge surround) for extended low‑frequency output, paired with ¾″ tweeters and in‑line crossovers. Key specs: 50 W RMS / 150 W peak power handling; frequency response down to ~35‑55 Hz depending on tuning (and up to ~20 kHz) in certain configurations.
Specifications
Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Speaker Set |
8″ woofer + 3/4″ tweeter (Component) |
| Optimization |
Pair actively with Alpine OPTIM8® using OPTIM™ Sync (Passive networks not included) |
| Bass Performance |
Upgraded when tuned with OPTIM8® (OPTIM™Sync Algorithm) |
| Mid/Low-End Performance |
Increased (sub-like impact from 8″) |
| Surround |
HEDGE™ Surround (High Excursion Design Gathered Edge) |
| Cone Design |
Unique lapel cone shape for higher excursion |
| Cone Material |
Polypropylene + mica (woofer) |
| Magnet |
Ferrite motor, stable performance |
| Finish |
Gun-metal chemical coating, premium and durable |
Tech Specs
| Specification |
Details |
| Woofer Size |
8″ |
| Tweeter Size |
3/4″ (Component) |
| Power Handling |
50W RMS / 150W Peak |
| Frequency Response (BassRev ON) |
35Hz – 20kHz |
| Frequency Response (BassRev OFF) |
55Hz – 20kHz |
| Sensitivity |
87dB (1W/1m) |
| Impedance |
4Ω |
| Mounting Depth |
2-15/16″ (woofer) |
| Cone Material |
Polypropylene (woofer), Polyester cloth-dome (tweeter) |
| Surround Material |
Rubber HEDGE™ Design (woofer) |
| Voice Coil Diameter |
35mm (woofer), 20mm (tweeter) |
| Magnet Size |
100mm (woofer) |
| Magnet Material |
Ferrite (woofer), Neodymium (tweeter) |
| Frame Material |
Steel (woofer) |
About the Product
Separation Brings Clarity
As a true 2-way component set, the Alpine BassRev™ BRV-S80C lets each driver focus on what it does best. The 8″ woofer handles weight and warmth while the 3/4″ cloth-dome tweeter brings the detail. With each driver working in its ideal range, you get a wide, precise soundstage with clear vocals, natural cymbals, and clean separation between instruments, so your music feels open, layered, and engaging at any volume.
Subwoofer-Sized Bass
Alpine’s HEDGE™ surround on BassRev™ speakers acts like performance suspension for your woofer. This unique surround lets the 8″ cone move farther, with more excursion than traditional surrounds, while maintaining control. That extra, linear motion translates to greater low-end output and deeper extension, giving the BRV-S80C the impact of a larger driver while preserving smooth midrange and clear vocals. The result is crystal-clear, subwoofer-sized bass from an 8″ component.
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